Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at University of North Dakota

Est. Earnings (1yr)Estimated

$50,361

Est. from national median (169 programs)

Est. Median DebtEstimated

$25,000

Est. from national median (89 programs)

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs — see details below.

Analysis

First-year earnings around $50,000 for a bachelor's in HR management align with what similar programs produce nationally, though North Dakota's small sample of comparable schools suggests the state average runs slightly higher at $53,000. With estimated debt of $25,000—noticeably below both the national median for HR programs ($26,625) and the ND state median ($35,876)—the financial picture looks relatively manageable. A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50 means graduates would theoretically need about half their first-year salary to pay off loans, which falls within a reasonable range for four-year degrees.

The challenge here is that we're working entirely with estimates derived from peer institutions since UND's HR program doesn't have published outcomes data. The state's top-performing HR program (Rasmussen at $56,465) earns about 12% more than these projections, while another in-state option (Dickinson State) comes in near the national benchmark. This suggests moderate variability in outcomes across North Dakota's HR programs.

For parents weighing this investment, the estimated debt level offers some comfort—it's manageable even at the national earnings benchmark. However, without actual graduate outcomes from UND specifically, you're essentially betting that this program performs like the national average. If affordability and staying in-state matter, the numbers work, but recognize you're making this decision with less certainty than programs where actual graduate data exists.

Where University of North Dakota Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all human resources management and services bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in North Dakota

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Dakota (4 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
University of North DakotaGrand Forks	$10,951	$50,361*	—	$25,000*	—
Rasmussen University-North DakotaFargo	$12,715	$56,465*	$56,152	$38,233*	0.68
Dickinson State UniversityDickinson	$9,118	$50,122*	—	$33,519*	0.67
National Median	—	$50,361*	—	$26,625*	0.53

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with human resources management and services graduates

Compensation and Benefits Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

$140,360/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Human Resources Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

$140,030/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Training and Development Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

$127,090/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Labor Relations Specialists

Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.

$93,500/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Coroners

Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of North Dakota, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 169 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.